Communication method, apparatus, device, chip, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The communication method, apparatus, device, chip, storage medium, and program products provided in this application allow network devices to be configured with multiple configuration information applied to secondary cells. These multiple configuration information information respectively indicate multiple SSB cycles, wherein the multiple SSB cycles are different. The configuration information applied differs when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles, thereby enabling on-demand SSB application in discontinuous reception scenarios, thus saving power consumption for both network devices and terminal devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to communication technology, and more particularly to a communication method, apparatus, device, chip, storage medium, and program product. Background Technology

[0002] In a new radio (NR) system, a cell's synchronization signal / physical broadcast channel (PBCH) block (SSB) can be transmitted at certain intervals (5ms or 10ms, etc.).

[0003] A cell includes a secondary cell (SCell). Secondary cells can periodically broadcast SSBs; however, this increases the power consumption of network and terminal devices. To save power, on-demand SSBs can be introduced into secondary cells; however, how to apply on-demand SSBs is a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a communication method, apparatus, device, chip, storage medium, and program product to solve the problem that periodically broadcasting SSB increases the power consumption of network devices and terminal devices in related technologies.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a communication method, including:

[0006] Receive multiple configuration information, each of which indicates a different SSB cycle;

[0007] The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied differs depending on the period in which the terminal device is in DRX.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the DRX period includes a short period and a long period; the plurality of configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, wherein the SSB period indicated by the first configuration information is the first period, the SSB period indicated by the second configuration information is the second period, and the first period is shorter than the second period;

[0009] The first configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the short period; the second configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the long period.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to three.

[0011] The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during the long period.

[0012] The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information includes: configuration information available to the terminal device within the short period;

[0013] The third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among the plurality of configuration information.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0015] Receive first information, the first information indicating fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information being the configuration information applied by the terminal device within the short period;

[0016] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information other than the third configuration information.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0018] Receive second information, the second information instructing the terminal device to update the configuration information applied within the short period to the fifth configuration information;

[0019] The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among the plurality of configuration information.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0021] In response to the terminal device re-entering the short period, the configuration information of the terminal device during the short period is updated to the fourth configuration information.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0023] Receive third information, the third information indicating sixth configuration information, the sixth configuration information being the configuration information for the terminal device in a high-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle, and in a low-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle.

[0024] In response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the high-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period; and / or, in response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the low-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0026] Secondly, this application provides a communication method, including:

[0027] Receive at least two configuration information messages, wherein the at least two configuration information messages respectively indicate at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different;

[0028] Any one of the at least two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous transmission DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among the at least two configuration information is: the configuration information when the terminal device first enters the application within the first time period.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0031] Receive fourth information, the fourth information indicating that the configuration information of the terminal device applied in the first time period be updated to the seventh configuration information, the seventh configuration information is not the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration information;

[0032] In response to the terminal device re-entering the first time period, the configuration information applied by the terminal device is updated to the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by the at least two configuration information.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0034] The fifth information is received, which indicates that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, which is one of the at least two configuration information.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0036] Thirdly, this application provides a communication method, including:

[0037] Send multiple configuration information messages, each indicating a different SSB cycle;

[0038] The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied is different when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

[0039] In one possible implementation, the DRX period includes a short period and a long period; the plurality of configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, wherein the SSB period indicated by the first configuration information is the first period, the SSB period indicated by the second configuration information is the second period, and the first period is shorter than the second period;

[0040] The first configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the short period; the second configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the long period.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to three.

[0042] The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during the long period.

[0043] The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information includes: configuration information available to the terminal device within the short period;

[0044] The third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among the plurality of configuration information.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0046] Send first information, the first information indicating fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information being the configuration information applied by the terminal device within the short period;

[0047] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information other than the third configuration information.

[0048] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0049] Send a second message, the second message instructing the terminal device to update the configuration information of the application within the short period to the fifth configuration information;

[0050] The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among the plurality of configuration information.

[0051] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0052] Send a third message, the third message indicating a sixth configuration message, the sixth configuration message being the configuration message for the terminal device to be used in a secondary cell with a high frequency and a short or long cycle, and in a secondary cell with a low frequency and a short or long cycle.

[0053] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0054] Fourthly, this application provides a communication method, including:

[0055] Send at least two configuration messages, each indicating at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different;

[0056] Any one of the at least two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell, and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0057] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among the at least two configuration information is: the configuration information when the terminal device first enters the application within the first time period.

[0058] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0059] Send a fourth message, which indicates that the configuration information of the terminal device applied during the first time period be updated to a seventh configuration message, wherein the seventh configuration message is not the configuration message with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration messages.

[0060] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0061] Send a fifth message, the fifth message indicating that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, the eighth configuration information being one of the at least two configuration information.

[0062] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0063] Fifthly, this application provides a communication device, comprising:

[0064] A receiving module is used to send multiple configuration information, wherein the multiple configuration information respectively indicate multiple SSB cycles, and the multiple SSB cycles are different;

[0065] The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied is different when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

[0066] In one possible implementation, the DRX period includes a short period and a long period; the plurality of configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, wherein the SSB period indicated by the first configuration information is the first period, the SSB period indicated by the second configuration information is the second period, and the first period is shorter than the second period;

[0067] The first configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the short period; the second configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the long period.

[0068] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to three.

[0069] The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during the long period.

[0070] The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information includes: configuration information available to the terminal device within the short period;

[0071] The third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among the plurality of configuration information.

[0072] In one possible implementation, the receiving module is further configured to:

[0073] Receive first information, the first information indicating fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information being the configuration information applied by the terminal device within the short period;

[0074] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information other than the third configuration information.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the receiving module is further configured to:

[0076] Receive second information, the second information instructing the terminal device to update the configuration information applied within the short period to the fifth configuration information;

[0077] The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among the plurality of configuration information.

[0078] In one possible implementation, the device further includes an adjustment module, which is used to:

[0079] In response to the terminal device re-entering the short period, the configuration information of the terminal device during the short period is updated to the fourth configuration information.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the adjustment module is also used for:

[0081] Receive third information, the third information indicating sixth configuration information, the sixth configuration information being the configuration information for the terminal device in a high-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle, and in a low-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle.

[0082] In response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the high-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period; and / or, in response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the low-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0084] Sixthly, this application provides a communication device, comprising:

[0085] A sending module is used to send multiple configuration information, wherein the multiple configuration information respectively indicate multiple SSB cycles, and the multiple SSB cycles are different;

[0086] The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied is different when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

[0087] In one possible implementation, the DRX period includes a short period and a long period; the plurality of configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, wherein the SSB period indicated by the first configuration information is the first period, the SSB period indicated by the second configuration information is the second period, and the first period is shorter than the second period;

[0088] The first configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the short period; the second configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the long period.

[0089] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to three.

[0090] The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during the long period.

[0091] The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information includes: configuration information available to the terminal device within the short period;

[0092] The third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among the plurality of configuration information.

[0093] In one possible implementation, the sending module is further configured to:

[0094] Send first information, the first information indicating fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information being the configuration information applied by the terminal device within the short period;

[0095] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information other than the third configuration information.

[0096] In one possible implementation, the sending module is further configured to:

[0097] Send a second message, the second message instructing the terminal device to update the configuration information of the application within the short period to the fifth configuration information;

[0098] The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among the plurality of configuration information.

[0099] In one possible implementation, the sending module is further configured to:

[0100] Send a third message, the third message indicating a sixth configuration message, the sixth configuration message being the configuration message for the terminal device to be used in a secondary cell with a high frequency and a short or long cycle, and in a secondary cell with a low frequency and a short or long cycle.

[0101] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0102] In a seventh aspect, this application provides a communication device, comprising:

[0103] A receiving module is configured to receive at least two configuration information messages, wherein the at least two configuration information messages respectively indicate at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different;

[0104] Any one of the at least two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous transmission DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0105] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among the at least two configuration information is: the configuration information when the terminal device first enters the application within the first time period.

[0106] In one possible implementation, the receiving module is further configured to:

[0107] Receive fourth information, the fourth information indicating that the configuration information of the terminal device applied in the first time period be updated to the seventh configuration information, the seventh configuration information is not the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration information;

[0108] In response to the terminal device re-entering the first time period, the configuration information applied by the terminal device is updated to the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by the at least two configuration information.

[0109] In one possible implementation, the receiving module is further configured to:

[0110] The fifth information is received, which indicates that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, which is one of the at least two configuration information.

[0111] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0112] Eighthly, this application provides a communication device, comprising:

[0113] A sending module is configured to send at least two configuration information messages, wherein the at least two configuration information messages respectively indicate at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different;

[0114] Any one of the at least two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous transmission DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0115] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among the at least two configuration information is: the configuration information when the terminal device first enters the application within the first time period.

[0116] In one possible implementation, the sending module is further configured to:

[0117] Send a fourth message, which indicates that the configuration information of the terminal device applied during the first time period be updated to a seventh configuration message, wherein the seventh configuration message is not the configuration message with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration messages.

[0118] In one possible implementation, the sending module is further configured to:

[0119] Send a fifth message, the fifth message indicating that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, the eighth configuration information being one of the at least two configuration information.

[0120] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0121] Ninthly, this application provides an electronic device, including: a processor, and a memory communicatively connected to the processor;

[0122] The memory stores computer-executed instructions;

[0123] The processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the method as described in any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.

[0124] In a tenth aspect, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a computer, are used to implement the method as described in any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.

[0125] In one aspect, this application provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a computer, is used to implement the method of any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.

[0126] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this application provide a chip, the chip including at least one processor and an interface circuit, the interface circuit being connected to the at least one processor, the processor executing program instructions to perform the method as described in any one of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.

[0127] In one possible implementation, the chip is a chip in a chip module.

[0128] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this application provide a module device, the module device including a power module, a storage module, and a chip module;

[0129] The power module is used to provide electrical energy to the module device;

[0130] The storage module is used to store data and instructions;

[0131] The chip module is used to perform the method of any one of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect.

[0132] The communication method, apparatus, device, chip, storage medium, and program products provided in this application allow network devices to be configured with multiple configuration information applied to secondary cells. These multiple configuration information information respectively indicate multiple SSB cycles, wherein the multiple SSB cycles are different. The applied configuration information differs when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles, thereby enabling on-demand SSB application in discontinuous reception scenarios, thus saving power consumption for both network devices and terminal devices. Attached Figure Description

[0133] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0134] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the DRX cycle as an example in this application;

[0135] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a communication system applicable to an embodiment of this application;

[0136] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0137] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0138] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating yet another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0139] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the restoration of the SSB cycle during the activation period of a short cycle, as exemplified in this application.

[0140] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating yet another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0141] Figure 8 A flowchart illustrating yet another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0142] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0143] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0144] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0145] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0146] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0147] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0148] The technical solutions of this application embodiment can be applied to various communication systems, such as: Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) systems, LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD) systems, Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) systems, and 5th Generation (5G) New Radio Access Technology (NR) systems. Among them, the 5G mobile communication system can include non-standalone (NSA) 5G mobile communication systems and / or standalone (SA) 5G mobile communication systems.

[0149] The technical solutions provided in this application can also be applied to future communication systems, such as sixth-generation (6G) mobile communication systems. This application does not limit this application.

[0150] The technical solutions provided in this application can also be applied to satellite communication systems, such as non-terrestrial network (NTN) communication systems. As examples, the NTN system may include a 4G-based NTN system, an NR-based NTN system, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based NTN system, and a narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)-based NTN system.

[0151] The technical solutions provided in this application can also be applied to machine-type communication (MTC), long-term evolution-machine (LTE-M) communication, device-to-device (D2D) networks, machine-to-machine (M2M) networks, Internet of Things (IoT) networks, or other networks. IoT networks, for example, can include vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks. The communication methods in V2X systems are collectively referred to as vehicle-to-X (V2X), where X can represent anything. For example, V2X can include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication, or vehicle-to-network (V2N) communication, etc.

[0152] To more clearly explain this application, the following is a brief introduction to the terms used in the embodiments of this application:

[0153] 1. SSB

[0154] The SSB, also known as the synchronization signal block, includes the primary synchronization signal (PSS), secondary synchronization signal (SSS), PBCH, and demodulation reference signal (DMRS). The SSB can be used for time synchronization, frequency synchronization, and cell search between terminal devices and network devices. The PSS and SSS are used by terminal devices to identify cell identifiers and to achieve symbol-level synchronization.

[0155] In an NR system cell, coverage can be achieved using beams. Since the coverage area of ​​a single beam is limited, a large cell requires multiple beams to achieve complete coverage, while a small cell can be covered by fewer beams (e.g., one). Due to hardware limitations, it is impossible to scan all beams at the same time; time-division scanning is required, a phenomenon known as beam sweeping.

[0156] During beam scanning, SSBs are typically transmitted in different beam directions to cover the entire cell. This means network devices can transmit SSBs using different beams. Within one SSB cycle, a network device can transmit SSBs using multiple beams. Terminal devices can measure the signal quality of the SSBs in each beam, such as the reference signal received power (RSRP), to select the beam with the best signal quality for communication. When evaluating the signal quality of a cell, a terminal device can determine the cell's signal quality based on the N strongest beams measured in that cell. The value of N can be configured by the network device, where N>=1.

[0157] The SSB period refers to the time interval at which an SSB is repeatedly transmitted in the time domain. The SSB period can be 5ms, 10ms, 20ms, 40ms, or 80ms, etc. For example, an SSB period of 10ms means that the SSB is transmitted once every 10ms in the time domain (or one beam scan of the SSB).

[0158] It is understandable that for longer SSB cycles (e.g., 160ms), terminal devices do not need to listen to the SSB frequently and have more time to be in sleep mode, which helps reduce the power consumption of terminal devices and also reduces the power consumption of network devices.

[0159] For shorter SSB cycles (e.g., 5ms), terminal devices need to receive and process SSB signals more frequently, which increases the power consumption of terminal devices. At the same time, network devices also need to send SSBs more frequently, which increases the power consumption of network devices.

[0160] 2. Discontinuous reception (DRX)

[0161] DRX is a technology that allows terminal devices to turn off the receiver circuitry for a specific period of time to save power. Through the DRX mechanism, terminal devices can periodically pause listening to the physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) to save power.

[0162] Network devices can configure DRX cycles for terminal devices. A DRX cycle includes an active period (including OnDuration and Inactivity) and a sleep period. OnDuration is the period during which the PDCCH is monitored. If the terminal device does not receive scheduling information at the end of OnDuration, it enters the sleep period. Inactivity is the period during which the PDCCH needs to be continuously monitored when there is a new scheduling. After Inactivity ends, the terminal device enters the sleep period.

[0163] The duration of the activation period for a terminal device can be controlled by a timer corresponding to that period. When the terminal device enters the activation period, the timer starts counting down. When the timer's duration reaches the required activation period length, the terminal device exits the activation period. If the timer restarts during the activation period after the terminal device has entered it, the terminal device will remain in the activation period. In actual operation, multiple timers work together. These multiple timers can include On Duration timers and Inactivity timers. The On Duration timer controls the duration of the time period corresponding to On Duration, and the Inactivity timer controls the duration of the time period corresponding to Inactivity.

[0164] Typically, a DRX cycle consists of an active period and a dormant period, for example, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the DRX cycle as an example in this application, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the DRX cycle refers to the time interval between the start of the active period of one DRX cycle (i.e., the start time of the On-duration timer) and the start time of the active period of the next DRX cycle (also the start time of the On-duration timer) when the terminal device is in DRX mode. During the active period, the terminal device remains awake to listen for PDCCH to detect scheduling information. If scheduling information is detected during the active period, the terminal device can continue to remain awake to receive data. If no scheduling information is detected during the active period, the terminal device can enter a sleep state, turning off the receiving circuit to save power, i.e., entering the DRX sleep period. The length of this sleep period can be determined by the DRX cycle.

[0165] DRX cycles can be divided into the following two types:

[0166] Long DRX Cycle, also referred to as long cycle below, is a longer DRX cycle (e.g., hundreds of milliseconds, seconds or minutes). It is typically used in scenarios with low data activity. Within a long cycle, the sleep period of the terminal device is longer.

[0167] Short DRX Cycle, also referred to as short cycle below, is a shorter DRX cycle (e.g., 5ms, 10ms, etc.) used in scenarios with high data activity. Within a short cycle, the sleep period of the terminal device is shorter. In communication protocols, the values ​​of short and long cycles overlap; for example, both short and long cycles can be 10ms. However, for a single terminal device, network devices typically configure a smaller short cycle value than a larger long cycle value when configuring long and short cycles for the terminal device.

[0168] In one possible implementation, the terminal device can switch between long and short cycles. If the terminal device does not detect scheduling information during the short cycle, it can automatically switch back to the long cycle to save power.

[0169] In one possible implementation, the long-period and short-period configurations can be sent by the network device to the terminal device via signaling (e.g., radio resource control (RRC)).

[0170] In one possible implementation, for network devices, the cell can support cell-level DRX (Cell DRX). When the cell is in a DRX cycle, terminal devices that support DRX within the cell can operate according to the DRX mechanism, that is, the terminal devices will also enter the DRX cycle.

[0171] Generally, cell-level DRX does not require configuring long and short periods; that is, a uniform period is used.

[0172] In the embodiments of this application, the activation period is referred to as the activation time period, and the DRX cycle is also referred to as the DRX cycle.

[0173] 3. Discontinuous transmission (DTX)

[0174] DTX is a technology that allows a transmitter to turn off or reduce its transmission power when it is not transmitting data. When data needs to be transmitted, the transmitter wakes up from DTX mode, restores its normal transmission power, and begins transmitting data. The transmitter can be a terminal device or a network device.

[0175] Network devices can configure cell-level DTX (Cell DTX) for a cell, which allows the cell to stop transmitting some data services and reference signals during inactive periods to save energy.

[0176] In one possible implementation, the network device can configure cell-level DRX and cell-level DTX independently, and the initial configuration of cell-level DRX and cell-level DTX can be active or inactive.

[0177] In one possible implementation, network devices can activate or deactivate cell-level DRX and cell-level DTX via RRC.

[0178] In one possible implementation, network devices can activate or deactivate cell-level DRX and cell-level DTX of one or more cells via downlink control information (DCI).

[0179] In one possible implementation, network devices can configure cell-level DTX cycles for cells. The DTX cycle includes an on-duration period and an off-duration period. The DTX cycle can refer to the time period between the start of a transmission state and the end of a non-transmission state when the transmitter needs to transmit data. The duration of the transmission state can be called the on-duration period, and the duration of the non-transmission state can be called the off-duration period. That is, when there is a data transmission demand, the transmitter is turned on and enters the transmission state; when there is no data transmission demand, the transmitter is turned off or enters a low-power state and enters the non-transmission state.

[0180] 4. Auxiliary Community

[0181] A secondary cell refers to a serving cell other than the primary cell. Secondary cells and the primary cell can periodically broadcast Service Servings (SSBs) to meet the cell search needs of terminal devices. Specifically, they can continuously broadcast SSBs according to a set period. However, since broadcasting SSBs consumes significant resources and needs to be sent continuously according to the period, this leads to increased power consumption of network devices.

[0182] To reduce power consumption of network equipment, On-Demand SSB is introduced in secondary cells. Unlike the conventional SSB transmission mechanism (which typically transmits at a fixed period, such as 20ms, and this period usually does not change frequently), On-Demand SSB is a flexible SSB transmission mechanism. Under this mechanism, the period of On-Demand SSB in secondary cells can be flexibly adjusted, for example, supporting different periods such as 5ms, 10ms, 20ms, 40ms, 80ms, and 160ms. In the following text, On-Demand SSB will be referred to as SSB.

[0183] Considering that DRX and DTX technologies can save power, if the transmission period of SSB overlaps with the activation period of DRX, and the terminal device detects the SSB during the activation period of the DRX cycle in the secondary cell, the terminal device can detect the SSB while saving power. For example, by applying different SSB cycles during the long or short period of the DRX cycle when the terminal device enters, on-demand SSB transmission can be achieved in the secondary cell, thereby saving power for both network and terminal devices.

[0184] Alternatively, during the activation period of the cell-level DRX cycle and / or the activation period of the cell-level DTX cycle in the secondary cell, the corresponding SSB cycle can be applied to achieve on-demand SSB transmission in the secondary cell, thereby saving power consumption of network equipment and terminal equipment.

[0185] Therefore, this application provides a communication method in which a network device can configure multiple configuration information for a secondary cell, each configuration information indicating a different SSB period. The applied configuration information differs depending on the terminal device's DRX period, thereby enabling on-demand SSB application in discontinuous reception scenarios and saving power consumption for both the network device and the terminal device.

[0186] It is understandable that terminal devices receive SSBs through different SSB cycles depending on the DRX cycle, and network devices also send SSBs through the corresponding SSB cycles. In other words, network devices and terminal devices use the same SSB cycle. Network devices can detect the DRX cycle in which the terminal device is located and, based on this detection, send SSBs using the corresponding SSB cycle, thereby achieving energy savings for the network devices.

[0187] It should be noted that, in the following text, "the terminal device is within DRX" means that the terminal device is within the activation period of the DRX cycle.

[0188] To facilitate understanding, the following will be combined with... Figure 2 The following example illustrates the communication system to which the embodiments of this application are applicable.

[0189] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a communication system applicable to embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the communication system 20 includes a terminal device 201 and a network device 202.

[0190] Network device 202 can provide services to at least one cell, in order to Figure 2 Taking cell a as an example, network device 202 can cover cell a with a beam, and terminal device 201 is located in cell a and can receive SSB sent by network device 202 in cell a.

[0191] In one possible implementation, network device 202 can adjust the SSB period of application in cell a based on the DRX period in which terminal device 201 is located. Terminal device 201 can adjust the SSB period of application in cell a based on its DRX period, or the network device 202 can instruct the adjustment of the SSB period of application in cell a, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the SSB period in cell a and thus achieving energy saving.

[0192] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the SSB cycle applied by the terminal device refers to the terminal device receiving SSBs according to the SSB cycle; the SSB cycle applied by the network device refers to the network device sending SSBs according to the SSB cycle. In the following text, both are described as the SSB cycle applied by the terminal device and the SSB cycle applied by the network device.

[0193] In this embodiment, terminal device 201 is in a connected state, and network device 202 configures a primary cell and one or more secondary cells for terminal device 201. This application describes a technical solution for the secondary cells configured for terminal device 201. For example, cell a where terminal device 201 is located is a secondary cell.

[0194] In this embodiment of the application, the network device 202 can be any device with wireless transceiver function. This equipment includes, but is not limited to: evolved node B (eNB), radio network controller (RNC), node B (NB), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), home base station (e.g., home evolved node B, or home node B, HNB), baseband unit (BBU), access point (AP), wireless relay node, wireless backhaul node, transmission point (TP), or transmission and reception point (TRP) in a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system. It can also be a next-generation node B (gNB) or transmission point (TRP or TP) in a 5G system, such as NR, one or a group of antenna panels (including multiple antenna panels) of a base station in a 5G system, or a network node constituting a gNB or transmission point, such as a baseband unit (BBU) or a distributed unit (DU).

[0195] In some deployments, a gNB may include a centralized unit (CU) and a distribution unit (DU). A gNB may also include an active antenna unit (AAU). The CU implements some of the gNB's functions, and the DU implements others. For example, the CU handles non-real-time protocols and services, implementing the functions of the radio resource control (RRC) and packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layers. The DU handles physical layer protocols and real-time services, implementing the functions of the radio link control (RLC), medium access control (MAC), and physical layer (PHY) layers. The AAU implements some physical layer processing functions, radio frequency processing, and related functions of the active antenna. Since RRC layer information ultimately becomes PHY layer information, or is derived from PHY layer information, in this architecture, higher-layer signaling, such as RRC layer signaling, can also be considered as being sent by the DU, or by the DU+AAU. It is understood that network devices can be devices that include one or more of the following: CU nodes, DU nodes, and AAU nodes. Furthermore, CU can be considered as a network device in the radio access network (RAN) or a network device in the core network (CN), and this application does not limit it in this regard.

[0196] Network device 202 can provide services to the cell where terminal device 201 is located. Terminal device 201 communicates with the cell through the transmission resources (e.g., frequency domain resources, or spectrum resources) allocated by network device 202. The cell can belong to a macro base station (e.g., macro eNB or macro gNB) or to a base station corresponding to a small cell. The small cell can include: metro cell, micro cell, pico cell, femto cell, etc. These small cells have the characteristics of small coverage area and low transmission power, and are suitable for providing high-speed data transmission services.

[0197] In the embodiments of this application, the terminal device 201 may also be referred to as user equipment (UE), access terminal, user unit, user station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, remote terminal, mobile device, user terminal, terminal, wireless communication equipment, user agent, or user device.

[0198] Terminal device 201 can be a device that provides voice / data connectivity to a user, such as a handheld device or in-vehicle device with wireless connectivity. Examples of terminals currently include: mobile phones, tablets, computers with wireless transceiver capabilities (such as laptops and PDAs), mobile internet devices (MIDs), virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, extended reality (XR) devices, wireless terminals in industrial control, wireless terminals in self-driving vehicles, wireless terminals in remote medical care, wireless terminals in smart grids, wireless terminals in transportation safety, wireless terminals in smart cities, wireless terminals in smart homes, cellular phones, cordless phones, session initiation protocol (SIP) phones, wireless local loop (WLL) stations, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). PDA (Power Assistant), handheld devices with wireless communication capabilities, computing devices or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem, in-vehicle devices, wearable devices, terminal devices in 5G networks or terminal devices in future public land mobile networks (PLMNs), etc.

[0199] Wearable devices, also known as wearable smart devices, are a general term for devices that utilize wearable technology to intelligently design and develop everyday wearables, such as glasses, gloves, watches, clothing, and shoes. Wearable devices are portable devices worn directly on the body or integrated into the user's clothing or accessories. Wearable devices are not merely hardware devices; they achieve powerful functions through software support, data interaction, and cloud interaction. Broadly defined, wearable smart devices include those with comprehensive functions, large sizes, and the ability to perform complete or partial functions without relying on a smartphone, such as smartwatches or smart glasses. They also include devices focused on a specific application function that require the use of other devices, such as smart bracelets and smart jewelry for vital sign monitoring.

[0200] Furthermore, terminal device 201 can also be a terminal device in an IoT system. IoT is an important component of future information technology development. Its main technical characteristic is connecting objects to networks through communication technologies, thereby realizing an intelligent network that enables human-machine interconnection and machine-to-machine interconnection. IoT technology can achieve massive connectivity, deep coverage, and power saving through technologies such as narrowband (NB).

[0201] The technical solutions of this application and how they solve the aforementioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments may exist independently or in combination with each other. Identical or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0202] Below, through Figures 3 to 7 The corresponding embodiments illustrate the application of different SSB cycle methods to the long or short cycles of the DRX cycle of the terminal device.

[0203] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication method provided in an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 3 The method includes the following steps:

[0204] S301. The network device sends multiple configuration information, and the corresponding terminal device receives multiple configuration information.

[0205] Specifically, the terminal device can receive multiple configuration information through a communication device installed in the terminal device. This device can be a chip, a chip module, a logic module or software that can realize all or part of the functions of the terminal device, etc. This application does not limit this.

[0206] Network devices can send multiple configuration information through communication devices set in the network devices. These devices can be chips, chip modules, logic modules or software that can realize all or part of the functions of terminal devices, etc. This application does not limit them.

[0207] Among them, multiple configuration information indicates multiple SSB cycles, and the multiple SSB cycles are different. The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied is different when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

[0208] For example, Table 1 shows several configuration information examples from this application.

[0209] Table 1

[0210] Configuration information SSB cycle Configuration Information 1 5ms Configuration Information 2 10ms Configuration Information 3 20ms Configuration Information 4 40ms Configuration Information 5 80ms

[0211] In this case, configuration information 1 indicates an SSB period of 5ms, configuration information 2 indicates an SSB period of 10ms, and so on.

[0212] Multiple configuration information can be applied to secondary cells. This can be understood as the SSB period indicated by multiple configuration information being the period of the SSB transmitted on the secondary cell.

[0213] In one possible implementation, DRX cycles include short and long cycles, and the terminal device can be in either a short or long cycle during DRX mode. The different configuration information for applications in different DRX cycles refers to the difference between the configuration information for applications in a long cycle and the configuration information for applications in a short cycle.

[0214] In this embodiment, the network device can configure multiple configuration information for the secondary cell, each indicating a different SSB period. The configuration information applied differs depending on the terminal device's DRX period, thereby enabling on-demand SSB application in discontinuous reception scenarios and saving power for both the network device and the terminal device.

[0215] In one possible implementation, the SSB in this application embodiment may be called an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB, etc.

[0216] On-demand SSB, additional SSB, or temporary SSB refers to an SSB temporarily sent by a network device within a specific time period, typically used to meet temporary needs or respond to emergencies. Furthermore, the related content / concepts / definitions / explanations of "on-demand SSB" may be modified to adapt to changes in standard protocols, and the modified content is also within the scope of protection claimed in this application; therefore, it will not be elaborated further.

[0217] Specifically, the configuration information of a network device can fall into the following categories:

[0218] Scenario 1: Configure one configuration information for a short period and one configuration information for a long period.

[0219] In one possible implementation, the network device can be configured with a configuration message for a short period and a configuration message for a long period; that is, the network device can explicitly indicate a configuration message for a short period and a configuration message for a long period.

[0220] In one possible implementation, the network device does not need to explicitly indicate the configuration information applied to the short period and the configuration information applied to the long period. That is, after the network device configures two configuration information, the configuration information indicating the shorter SSB period is applied to the short period by default, and the configuration information indicating the longer SSB period is applied to the long period by default.

[0221] In one possible implementation, the multiple configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, wherein the SSB period indicated by the first configuration information is a first period, the SSB period indicated by the second configuration information is a second period, and the first period is shorter than the second period.

[0222] In other words, network devices can configure two sets of configuration information for terminal devices, each indicating a different SSB period.

[0223] The first configuration information is the configuration information for applications used by the terminal device within a short period of time, and the second configuration information is the configuration information for applications used by the terminal device within a long period of time.

[0224] In other words, after entering the Short DRX Cycle, the terminal device receives SSB using the SSB cycle indicated by the first configuration information; after entering the Long DRX Cycle, the terminal device receives SSB using the SSB cycle indicated by the second configuration information.

[0225] Accordingly, after the terminal device enters a short cycle, the network device sends an SSB using the SSB cycle indicated by the first configuration information; after the terminal device enters a long cycle, the network device sends an SSB using the SSB cycle indicated by the second configuration information.

[0226] In one possible implementation, the first period can be less than the first threshold, and the second period can be greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0227] For example, the first threshold can be 80ms, the first period can be 10ms, and the second period can be 160ms.

[0228] In long cycles, the wake-up time of the terminal device is relatively long, and there may be no data transmission requirement during this period. Therefore, a longer SSB cycle (e.g., a second cycle) can be configured for the terminal device to reduce the number of times the terminal device listens to the SSB, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0229] In short cycles, the wake-up time of the terminal device is short, but it needs to frequently listen to the SSB to receive possible scheduling information. Therefore, a shorter SSB cycle (e.g., the first cycle) can be configured for the terminal device so that it can detect the SSB and complete synchronization or channel measurements. It is understandable that although this method increases the frequency of SSB transmission, it meets the actual service requirements, and due to the short wake-up time, the overall power consumption remains low.

[0230] Case 2: Configure at least two configuration messages for short-term periods and one configuration message for long-term periods, i.e., the number of configuration messages is greater than or equal to 3.

[0231] In one possible implementation, the network device can configure at least two configuration messages for a short period and one configuration message for a long period; that is, the network device can explicitly indicate at least two configuration messages for a short period and one configuration message for a long period.

[0232] In one possible implementation, the network device may not need to explicitly indicate the configuration information that applies at least to the short period and the configuration information that applies to the long period. That is, after the network device has configured at least three configuration information, the configuration information with the longer SSB period indicated in the at least three configuration information is applied to the long period by default, and the remaining configuration information is applied to the long period by default.

[0233] In one possible implementation, the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: configuration information used by the terminal device over a long period. The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: configuration information available to the terminal device over a short period.

[0234] Among them, the third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among multiple configuration information.

[0235] Taking Table 1 as an example, multiple configuration information includes configuration information 1, configuration information 3, and configuration information 5. Among them, configuration information 5 indicates the longest SSB period, and configuration information 5 is the third configuration information. Configuration information 1 and configuration information 3 are configuration information available to the terminal device within a short period.

[0236] Because network devices are configured with at least two configuration settings for short periods, the SSB period of the terminal device can be adjusted according to actual business needs during application, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the SSB period.

[0237] Regarding situation 2 above, the following explains how to adjust the SSB cycle of terminal devices used in short cycles according to actual business needs.

[0238] Figure 4A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in an embodiment of this application is shown below. Figure 4 The method includes the following steps:

[0239] S401, the network device sends the first information, and the corresponding terminal device receives the first information.

[0240] The first information indicates the fourth configuration information, which is the configuration information of the terminal device in a short period of time.

[0241] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information except for the third configuration information.

[0242] Taking the above configuration information including configuration information 1, configuration information 3 and configuration information 5 as an example, if configuration information 5 is the third configuration information, then the fourth configuration information is either configuration information 1 or configuration information 3.

[0243] The network device can use the first information to indicate the configuration information of the terminal device in the short-cycle application, so that the terminal device can apply the fourth configuration information by default during the short cycle. That is, even if the network device has configured at least two configuration information for the short cycle, the network device can pre-configure the fourth configuration information through the first information, so that the terminal device will apply the fourth configuration information by default after entering the short cycle.

[0244] Correspondingly, network devices will also apply the fourth configuration information by default after detecting that the terminal device is in a short period of time.

[0245] In one possible implementation, the first information can be carried in the RRC.

[0246] In this embodiment, the network device can use the first information to indicate the configuration information of the terminal device in a short period of time, which can reduce the implementation logic of the terminal device and reduce its complexity.

[0247] The SSB cycle indicated by the fourth configuration information can have the following possible scenarios:

[0248] Case 1

[0249] In one possible implementation, the fourth configuration information can be the configuration information with the smallest SSB period among the multiple configuration information excluding the third configuration information. Taking multiple configuration information including configuration information 1, configuration information 3, and configuration information 5 as an example, if configuration information 5 is the third configuration information, then the fourth configuration information is configuration information 1.

[0250] In other words, the terminal device can be instructed to select the configuration information with the shortest SSB period from at least two configuration information applicable to the short period after entering the short period. This allows the terminal device to complete channel tracking and evaluation more quickly, facilitating faster achievement of high-speed data transmission requirements. In this case, the fourth configuration information is implemented using the protocol default method and does not need to be indicated to the terminal device by the network device through RRC signaling.

[0251] In one possible implementation, when the terminal device enters a short period and applies the configuration information indicating the minimum SSB period, in practical applications, the terminal device can apply the configuration information indicating the minimum SSB period to the secondary cell within a preset time before entering the short period (starting the On duration timer), for example, within 10ms before entering the short period. This allows the terminal device to obtain downlink synchronization with the secondary cell in advance and achieve channel tracking, and enables the terminal device to accurately receive the PDCCH within the short period.

[0252] Case 2

[0253] In one possible implementation, the fourth configuration information can be the configuration information with the longest SSB period among the multiple configuration information excluding the third configuration information. Taking multiple configuration information including configuration information 1, configuration information 3, and configuration information 5 as an example, if configuration information 5 is the third configuration information, then the fourth configuration information is configuration information 3.

[0254] In other words, the terminal device can be instructed to select the configuration information with the longest SSB period from at least two configuration information applicable to the short period after entering a short period. This avoids the possibility that data transmission by the terminal device is infrequent during the short period, and applying a longer SSB period can achieve energy saving. At this time, the fourth configuration information is implemented in the protocol default mode and does not need to be indicated to the terminal device by the network device through RRC signaling.

[0255] Regarding the two scenarios mentioned above for the fourth configuration information, the following methods can be used: Figure 5 In this way, the SSB cycle of terminal equipment used in short cycles can be adjusted according to actual business needs.

[0256] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in this application embodiment is shown below. Figure 5 The method includes the following steps:

[0257] S501, the network device sends the second information, and the corresponding terminal device receives the second information.

[0258] Among them, the second information indicates that the configuration information of the terminal device in the short cycle application is updated to the fifth configuration information;

[0259] The fifth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information options, excluding the third configuration information. The fifth configuration information is different from the fourth configuration information.

[0260] In one possible implementation, the second information can be carried in the medium access control-control element (MAC-CE).

[0261] Regarding Case 1, where the fourth configuration information indicates the SSB period, since the fourth configuration information is the configuration information with the shortest SSB period among all configuration information except the third configuration information, if the terminal device does not transmit data frequently within the short period, meaning the current service requirement of the terminal device does not require receiving SSBs according to this SSB period, the terminal device would still receive SSBs according to the fourth configuration information, leading to higher power consumption. Therefore, the SSB period indicated by the fifth configuration information can be greater than the SSB period indicated by the fourth configuration information, allowing the terminal device to use a larger SSB period to receive SSBs within the short period. In other words, the network device can use the second information to update the SSB period used by the terminal device within the short period to a larger SSB period.

[0262] Regarding case 2 of the SSB period indicated by the fourth configuration information, since the fourth configuration information can be the configuration information with the largest indicated SSB period among multiple configuration information excluding the third configuration information, if the terminal device experiences frequent data transmission within a short period, such as a burst of data transmission, meaning the current service requirement of the terminal device is burst data transmission, then it needs to receive SSBs with a smaller SSB period to meet the current service requirement. Therefore, the SSB period indicated by the fifth configuration information can be smaller than the SSB period indicated by the fourth configuration information. In other words, the network device can use the second information to update the SSB period used by the terminal device within a short period to a smaller SSB period.

[0263] It should be understood that after the network device adjusts the configuration information of the terminal device for short-cycle applications through the second information, the network device also sends SSB according to the corresponding configuration information, so that the frequency of the network device sending SSB is consistent with the frequency of the terminal device receiving SSB.

[0264] In this embodiment, the network device can adjust the SSB cycle of the terminal device in a short period of time according to the actual business needs based on the second information, so that the SSB cycle of the application meets the business needs.

[0265] In one possible implementation, in response to the terminal device re-entering the short cycle, the terminal device can update the configuration information of the application in the short cycle to the fourth configuration information, that is, restore the use of the fourth configuration information indicated by the first information.

[0266] In one possible implementation, the terminal device can update the configuration information applied in the short cycle to the fourth configuration information before or when entering the short cycle after applying the fifth configuration information indicated by the second information.

[0267] In other words, after the end of this short cycle, the terminal device will wait for the next short cycle to arrive. Specifically, after the activation period of this short cycle, it will enter a dormant period, and then the terminal device will wait for the activation period of the next short cycle.

[0268] In case 1 of the SSB period indicated by the fourth configuration information above, since the terminal device may not have scheduling requirements or the scheduling requirements may be unclear when it enters the activation period of the short period next time, if the fifth configuration information is continued to be applied, it may cause unnecessary overhead. The terminal device can update the configuration information applied in the short period to the fourth configuration information.

[0269] In case 2 of the SSB period indicated by the fourth configuration information, since the network device may have scheduling requirements for the terminal device when the terminal device enters the activation period of the short period next time, if the fifth configuration information is continued to be applied, the SSB period indicated by the fifth configuration information may not be able to meet the requirements. The terminal device can update the configuration information applied in the short period to the fourth configuration information.

[0270] In one possible implementation, after receiving the second information, the terminal device can apply the fifth configuration information indicated by the second information during the next M short cycles. During the M+1th short cycle, the terminal device can update the configuration information applied during the short cycle to the fourth configuration information.

[0271] Where M can be an integer greater than or equal to 1. It can be understood that when M is 1, it means that the terminal device has entered the short cycle again after applying the fifth configuration information indicated by the second information.

[0272] In other words, there is no limit to the number of short cycles in which the fifth configuration information indicated by the second information is applied; the terminal device can apply the fifth configuration information multiple times within a short cycle.

[0273] It is understandable that the terminal device automatically updates the configuration information of the application within the short period to the fourth configuration information. This can avoid the network device instructing the terminal device to update the configuration information of the application within the short period to the fourth configuration information through downlink information. If the terminal device receives such downlink information within the short period, it will cause the timer corresponding to the activation period (such as the Inactivity timer) to restart, so that the terminal device continues to be in the activation period of the short period.

[0274] For ease of understanding, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the restoration of the SSB cycle during the activation period of a short cycle, as exemplified in this application.

[0275] In one possible implementation, the terminal device can be configured with two DRX configurations: a primary DRX and a secondary DRX. The terminal device applies the secondary DRX in some secondary cells and the primary DRX in other secondary cells. For example, the terminal device applies the secondary DRX in high-frequency secondary cells and the primary DRX in low-frequency secondary cells.

[0276] For example, based on the division of the radio spectrum, the frequency range of low-frequency secondary cells is typically between 30 kHz (kilohertz) and 7 GHz (gigahertz), while the frequency range of high-frequency secondary cells is between 7 GHz and 60 GHz.

[0277] Although both the primary and secondary DRX use the same DRX period (i.e., short and long periods), the period during which a terminal device enters the DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell may be the same as or different from the period during which it enters the DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell. In different scenarios, the period during which the terminal device enters the DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell may be short, and the period during which it enters the DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell may be long; or, the period during which the terminal device enters the DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell may be long, and the period during which it enters the DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell may be short. In the same scenario, there may be cases where the period during which the terminal device enters the DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell may be long, and the period during which it enters the DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell may also be long.

[0278] Assuming that both the high-frequency and low-frequency secondary cells are configured with on-demand SSBs, if the network device simultaneously adjusts the configuration information of the high-frequency and low-frequency secondary cells via downlink signaling, i.e., adjusts the SSB period, for example, from 20ms to 10ms.

[0279] Since the downlink signaling is sent by the network device through the primary cell, if the terminal device enters the DRX cycle in the low-frequency secondary cell with a long cycle, the terminal device will adjust the DRX cycle of the terminal device in the low-frequency secondary cell from a long cycle to a short cycle.

[0280] However, considering that the purpose of the network device sending this downlink signaling is to frequently schedule terminal devices, if only the DRX period of the terminal device in the low-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period, while the DRX period of the terminal device in the high-frequency secondary cell remains a long period, it is not suitable for the current network device's need for frequent scheduling of terminal devices.

[0281] Therefore, if the terminal device has a long DRX period in a high-frequency secondary cell, the terminal device will adjust the DRX period in the high-frequency secondary cell from a long period to a short period. Specifically, the following will explain... Figure 7 The corresponding implementation examples are described below.

[0282] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in this application embodiment is shown below. Figure 7 The method includes the following steps:

[0283] S701, the network device sends third information, and the corresponding terminal device receives the third information.

[0284] Among them, the third information indicates the sixth configuration information, which is the configuration information of the terminal device for high-frequency secondary cell applications with short or long cycles, and the configuration information of low-frequency secondary cell applications with short or long cycles.

[0285] In other words, network devices can use third-party information to instruct network devices to simultaneously adjust the configuration information for high-frequency secondary cells and low-frequency secondary cell applications.

[0286] In one possible implementation, the third information can be carried in the MAC-CE.

[0287] In one possible implementation, if the fourth configuration information is the configuration information of the default application of the terminal device in a short period, and the fourth configuration information is the configuration information with the largest SSB period indicated among the multiple configuration information excluding the third configuration information, the SSB period indicated by the sixth configuration information can be less than the SSB period indicated by the fourth configuration information.

[0288] For example, before the configuration information is adjusted, the configuration information for high-frequency secondary cell applications and low-frequency secondary cell applications is the fourth configuration information, for example, indicating an SSB period of 80ms. The sixth configuration information indicates an SSB period of 10ms. That is, after the adjustment, the configuration information for high-frequency secondary cell applications indicates an SSB period of 10ms, and the configuration information for low-frequency secondary cell applications also indicates an SSB period of 10ms. This ensures that the configuration information used by the terminal device in short or long cycles in high-frequency secondary cells, and also in short or long cycles in low-frequency secondary cells, is the sixth configuration information.

[0289] S702, in response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell, adjust the period of DRX in the high-frequency secondary cell from a long period to a short period; and / or, in response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell, adjust the period of DRX in the low-frequency secondary cell from a long period to a short period.

[0290] After receiving the third information, if the terminal device is in a long cycle in a high-frequency secondary cell, it can adjust the DRX cycle of the terminal device in the high-frequency secondary cell from a long cycle to a short cycle; and / or, if the terminal device is in a long cycle in a low-frequency secondary cell, it can adjust the DRX cycle of the terminal device in the low-frequency secondary cell from a long cycle to a short cycle.

[0291] It is understandable that, taking a low-frequency secondary cell as an example, after the terminal device adjusts its DRX period in the low-frequency secondary cell from a long period to a short period, the network device can adjust its operating parameters (from the operating parameters that the terminal device provides services in the low-frequency secondary cell with a long period to the operating parameters that the terminal device provides services in the low-frequency secondary cell with a short period), so that the services provided by the network device are also adjusted from the services corresponding to the long period to the services corresponding to the short period.

[0292] In this embodiment, after the network device instructs the network device to simultaneously adjust the configuration information applied by the terminal device in the DRX period of the high-frequency secondary cell and the DRX period of the low-frequency secondary cell through the third information, the terminal device can adjust the DRX period of the high-frequency secondary cell from a long period to a short period, and / or adjust the DRX period of the low-frequency secondary cell from a long period to a short period, thereby improving the network device's scheduling capability for the terminal device and ensuring the continuity and stability of data transmission.

[0293] Below, through Figure 8 The corresponding implementation example describes the application of the corresponding SSB cycle scheme during the activation period of the cell-level DRX cycle and / or the activation period of the cell-level DTX cycle for the secondary cell.

[0294] Figure 8 A flowchart illustrating another communication method provided in this application embodiment is shown below. Figure 8 The method includes the following steps:

[0295] S801: The network device sends at least two configuration information messages, and the corresponding terminal device receives at least two configuration information messages.

[0296] Among them, at least two configuration information points indicate at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different;

[0297] At least one of the two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0298] In the embodiments of this application, the terminal device entering the first time period can be understood as: after the terminal device enters the secondary cell, the secondary cell is in the active period of the cell-level DRX cycle; and / or, after the terminal device enters the secondary cell, the secondary cell is in the active period of the cell-level DTX cycle.

[0299] In one possible implementation, the network device can indicate that the secondary cell is in the first time period via RRC. Alternatively, it can indicate that the secondary cell is in the first time period via other information such as DCI.

[0300] It should be understood that at least two configuration information pieces are available to the terminal device during the first time period. The ways in which the terminal device applies any one of the at least two configuration information pieces can include the following:

[0301] Method 1

[0302] By default, the configuration information applied by the terminal device each time it enters the first time period can be the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information.

[0303] It is understandable that for method 1, the network device and the terminal device use the default communication protocol, and the network device does not need to indicate the configuration information to be applied after entering the first time period each time through signaling.

[0304] Method 2

[0305] The network device can send the fifth information, and the corresponding terminal device can receive the fifth information. The fifth information indicates that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, and the eighth configuration information is one of at least two configuration information.

[0306] In other words, in addition to the above method 1, the network device can instruct the terminal device to use the eighth configuration information among at least two configuration information during the first time period through the fifth information in method 2.

[0307] This can also be understood as the eighth configuration information indicated by the fifth information being the configuration information used by the terminal device each time it enters the first time period. The eighth configuration information can be the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information, or the configuration information with the largest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information, or it can be other configuration information among at least two configuration information.

[0308] It is understandable that after the network device indicates the eighth configuration information through the fifth information, the terminal device applies the eighth configuration information once or multiple times it enters the first time period. Based on actual service needs, the network device can indicate other configuration information among at least two configuration information through other downlink information (such as the fourth information), so that the terminal device can apply the configuration information indicated by the downlink information once or multiple times it enters the first time period after receiving the downlink information.

[0309] In one possible implementation, the fifth piece of information can be carried in the RRC signaling.

[0310] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among at least two configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device when it first enters the application within the first time period.

[0311] Due to the initial activation time of the secondary cell, it needs to handle uplink and downlink data transmission. Therefore, it needs to transmit with a shorter SSB period to provide channel detection and channel assessment reporting, thereby improving transmission efficiency. The configuration information applied by the terminal device during its first entry into the first time period (or within a preset duration before the first entry into the first time period, which could be, for example, 10ms) can default to the configuration information with the shorter SSB period indicated by the two configuration information sets. After a period of transmission, as service data decreases, the network device can instruct the terminal device to adjust the SSB transmission period through downlink information (e.g., the fourth information) to save network device power consumption.

[0312] In one possible implementation, the network device can send a fourth message, and the corresponding terminal device receives the fourth message. This fourth message indicates that the configuration information used by the terminal device during the first time period should be updated to a seventh configuration message, which is not the configuration message with the smallest SSB period among at least two configuration messages. In response to the terminal device re-entering the first time period, the configuration information used by the terminal device is updated to the configuration message with the smallest SSB period among at least two configuration messages. That is, after receiving the fourth message, the terminal device uses the seventh configuration message during the first time period. After the end of this first time period, when the terminal device re-enters the first time period, the configuration information used by the terminal device is updated to the configuration message with the smallest SSB period among at least two configuration messages.

[0313] For example, at least two configuration information include configuration information 6, configuration information 7 and configuration information 8, where configuration information 6 indicates an SSB period of 20ms, configuration information 7 indicates an SSB period of 40ms and configuration information 8 indicates an SSB period of 80ms.

[0314] For method 1 above, if the default application configuration information of the terminal device during the first time period is configuration information 6, after receiving the fourth information, the terminal device can update the application configuration information of the terminal device during the first time period to the seventh configuration information, which can be, for example, configuration information 8. Before or when the terminal device re-enters the first time period, the application configuration information of the terminal device can be updated to the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information, that is, the default application configuration information during the first time period is restored.

[0315] For method 2 above, before receiving the fourth information, the terminal device's application configuration information during the first time period is configuration information 7 (SSB period is 40ms). After receiving the fourth information, the terminal device can update its application configuration information during the current first time period to the seventh configuration information, which could be, for example, configuration information 8 (SSB period is 80ms). Before or when the terminal device re-enters the first time period, it can update its application configuration information to configuration information 7, thus restoring the application configuration information from before receiving the fourth information (SSB period is 40ms). For example, in this case, the fourth information can be sent by the network device when the terminal device's current service requirements do not necessitate frequent data transmission.

[0316] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal device re-entering the first time period can be understood as: after the terminal device exits the current activation period of the first time period, it re-enters the next activation period of the first time period.

[0317] In this embodiment, the network device can configure at least two configuration information for the terminal device. The terminal device applies the corresponding configuration information during the first time period, such as the configuration information indicated by the network device or the configuration information applied by default by the terminal device. This can enable the transmission of on-demand SSB in the secondary cell, thereby saving power consumption of the network device and the terminal device.

[0318] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this application, which is applied to a terminal device, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the communication device includes a receiving module 901.

[0319] When the communication device 90 is used to achieve Figures 3 to 7 When the terminal device in any of the embodiments of the method shown functions, the receiving module 901 is used to send multiple configuration information, each indicating a different SSB cycle.

[0320] Multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied differs when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

[0321] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; multiple configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, the SSB cycle indicated by the first configuration information is the first cycle, the SSB cycle indicated by the second configuration information is the second cycle, and the first cycle is shorter than the second cycle.

[0322] The first configuration information is the configuration information for applications used by the terminal device within a short period of time; the second configuration information is the configuration information for applications used by the terminal device within a long period of time.

[0323] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes both short and long cycles; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to three.

[0324] The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during a long period of application.

[0325] The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: configuration information that the terminal device can use within a short period of time.

[0326] Among them, the third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among multiple configuration information.

[0327] In one possible implementation, the receiving module 901 is further configured to:

[0328] Receive first information, the first information indicates fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device in the short cycle.

[0329] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information except for the third configuration information.

[0330] In one possible implementation, the receiving module 901 is further configured to:

[0331] Receive the second information, which instructs the terminal device to update the configuration information of the application within the short period to the fifth configuration information.

[0332] The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among multiple configuration information.

[0333] In one possible implementation, the device 90 further includes an adjustment module 902, which is used for:

[0334] In response to the terminal device re-entering a short cycle, the configuration information of the terminal device's applications in the short cycle is updated to the fourth configuration information.

[0335] In one possible implementation, the adjustment module 902 is also used for:

[0336] Receive third information, the third information indicates sixth configuration information, the sixth configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to use in secondary cells with high frequency in short or long period and in secondary cells with low frequency in short or long period.

[0337] In response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the high-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period; and / or, in response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the low-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period.

[0338] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0339] When the communication device 90 is used to achieve Figure 8 In the method embodiment shown, the terminal device functions as follows: the receiving module 901 is used to receive at least two configuration information, which respectively indicate at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different.

[0340] At least one of the two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous transmission DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0341] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among at least two configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device when it first enters the application within the first time period.

[0342] In one possible implementation, the receiving module 901 is further configured to:

[0343] Receive the fourth information, which indicates that the configuration information of the terminal device applied during the first time period be updated to the seventh configuration information. The seventh configuration information is not the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information.

[0344] In response to the terminal device re-entering the first time period, the configuration information of the terminal device application is updated to the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information.

[0345] In one possible implementation, the receiving module 901 is further configured to:

[0346] The fifth information is received, which indicates that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, which is one of at least two configuration information.

[0347] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0348] It should be noted that the communication device 90 provided in this application can implement all the method steps implemented by the terminal device in the above method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0349] Figure 10 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device, which is applied to network devices, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the communication device includes a transmitting module 1001.

[0350] When the communication device 100 is used to implement Figures 3 to 7 When the network device in any of the embodiments shown in the method examples functions, the sending module 1001 is used for:

[0351] Used to send multiple configuration messages, each indicating a different SSB cycle.

[0352] Multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied differs when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

[0353] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; multiple configuration information includes first configuration information and second configuration information, the SSB cycle indicated by the first configuration information is the first cycle, the SSB cycle indicated by the second configuration information is the second cycle, and the first cycle is shorter than the second cycle.

[0354] The first configuration information is the configuration information for applications used by the terminal device within a short period of time; the second configuration information is the configuration information for applications used by the terminal device within a long period of time.

[0355] In one possible implementation, the DRX cycle includes both short and long cycles; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to three.

[0356] The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during a long period of application.

[0357] The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: configuration information that the terminal device can use within a short period of time.

[0358] Among them, the third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among multiple configuration information.

[0359] In one possible implementation, the sending module 1001 is further configured to:

[0360] Send the first message, which indicates the fourth configuration information. The fourth configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device in the short cycle.

[0361] The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information except for the third configuration information.

[0362] In one possible implementation, the sending module 1001 is further configured to:

[0363] Send a second message, which instructs the terminal device to update the configuration information of the application within a short period to the fifth configuration information.

[0364] The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among multiple configuration information.

[0365] In one possible implementation, the sending module 1001 is further configured to:

[0366] Receive third information, the third information indicates sixth configuration information, the sixth configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to use in secondary cells with high frequency in short or long period and in secondary cells with low frequency in short or long period.

[0367] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0368] When the communication device 100 is used to implement Figure 8 In the method embodiment shown, the network device functions as follows: the sending module 1001 is used to send at least two configuration information, each of which indicates at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different.

[0369] At least one of the two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous transmission DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

[0370] In one possible implementation, the configuration information indicating the smallest SSB period among at least two configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device when it first enters the application within the first time period.

[0371] In one possible implementation, the sending module 1001 is further configured to:

[0372] Send a fourth message, which indicates that the configuration information of the terminal device applied during the first time period be updated to the seventh configuration information. The seventh configuration information is not the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by at least two configuration information.

[0373] In one possible implementation, the sending module 1001 is further configured to:

[0374] Send the fifth message, which indicates that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application within the first time period as the eighth configuration information, which is one of at least two configuration information.

[0375] In one possible implementation, the SSB is an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

[0376] It should be noted that the communication device 100 provided in this application can implement all the method steps implemented by the network device in the above method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0377] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the electronic device 110 may include at least one processor 1101 and a memory 1102.

[0378] The memory 1102 is used to store programs. Specifically, the program may include program code, which includes computer-executable instructions.

[0379] The memory 1102 may include random access memory (RAM) and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device.

[0380] The processor 1101 is used to execute computer execution instructions stored in the memory 1102 to implement the method described in the foregoing method embodiments. The processor 1101 may be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits configured to implement the embodiments of this application.

[0381] Optionally, the electronic device 110 may also include a communication interface 1103. In specific implementations, if the communication interface 1103, memory 1102, and processor 1101 are implemented independently, they can be interconnected via a bus to complete communication. The bus can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. Buses can be categorized as address buses, data buses, control buses, etc., but this does not imply that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0382] Optionally, in a specific implementation, if the communication interface 1103, memory 1102 and processor 1101 are integrated on a single chip, then the communication interface 1103, memory 1102 and processor 1101 can communicate through an internal interface.

[0383] The terminal device in this embodiment can be used to execute the technical solution of the above method embodiment. The specific implementation method and technical effect are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0384] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 12 As shown, the electronic device 120 may include at least one processor 1201 and a memory 1202.

[0385] The memory 1202 is used to store programs. Specifically, the program may include program code, which includes computer-executable instructions.

[0386] The memory 1202 may include random access memory (RAM) and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device.

[0387] The processor 1201 is used to execute computer execution instructions stored in the memory 1202 to implement the method described in the foregoing method embodiments. The processor 1201 may be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits configured to implement the embodiments of this application.

[0388] Optionally, the electronic device 120 may also include a communication interface 1203. In specific implementations, if the communication interface 1203, memory 1202, and processor 1201 are implemented independently, they can be interconnected via a bus to complete communication. The bus can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. Buses can be categorized as address buses, data buses, control buses, etc., but this does not imply that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0389] Optionally, in a specific implementation, if the communication interface 1203, memory 1202 and processor 1201 are integrated on a single chip, then the communication interface 1203, memory 1202 and processor 1201 can communicate through an internal interface.

[0390] The terminal device in this embodiment can be used to execute the technical solution of the above method embodiment. The specific implementation method and technical effect are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0391] This application provides a computer-readable storage medium, which may include various media capable of storing computer-executable instructions, such as a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), RAM, a disk, or an optical disk. Specifically, the computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a computer, cause the technical solution shown in the above method embodiment to be executed. The specific implementation and technical effects are similar and will not be repeated here.

[0392] This application provides a computer program product, including a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a computer, the technical solution shown in the above method embodiment is executed. The specific implementation method and technical effect are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0393] This application provides a chip, which includes at least one processor and an interface circuit. The interface circuit and the at least one processor are connected. The processor executes program instructions to implement the technical solution shown in the above method embodiment.

[0394] In one possible implementation, the chip can also be a chip module.

[0395] The chip in this embodiment can be used to execute the technical solution shown in the above method embodiment. The specific implementation method and technical effect are similar, and will not be described again here.

[0396] This application provides a module device, which includes a power module, a storage module, and a chip module.

[0397] The power module is used to provide power to the module devices.

[0398] Storage modules are used to store data and instructions.

[0399] The chip module in this embodiment can be used to execute the technical solution shown in the above method embodiment. The specific implementation method and technical effect are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0400] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.

[0401] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

[0402] In this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0403] "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or multiple items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can mean: a, b, c, a and b, a and c, b and c, or a, b, and c, where each of a, b, and c can be an element itself or a set containing one or more elements.

[0404] In this application, "at least one" means one or more. "More than one" means two or more. The descriptions of "first," "second," etc., appearing in the embodiments of this application are only for illustration and to distinguish the described objects, and have no order, nor do they indicate a special limitation on the number of devices in the embodiments of this application, and cannot constitute any limitation on the embodiments of this application. For example, "first threshold" and "second threshold" are only used to distinguish different thresholds, and do not indicate that the size, priority, or importance of these two thresholds are different.

[0405] In this application, terms such as "exemplary," "in some embodiments," and "in other embodiments" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Rather, the term "exemplary" is used to present the concept in a specific manner.

[0406] In this application, the terms "of," "corresponding (relevant)," "corresponding," and "related" may sometimes be used interchangeably. It should be noted that, unless a distinction is emphasized, their intended meanings are consistent. Similarly, in the embodiments of this application, "communication" and "transmission" may sometimes be used interchangeably. It should be noted that, unless a distinction is emphasized, their intended meanings are consistent. For example, transmission can include sending and / or receiving, and can be a noun or a verb.

[0407] In this application, "equal to" can be used with "less than" or "greater than", but not simultaneously with both. When "equal to" is used with "less than", it applies to the technical solution adopted by "less than". When "equal to" is used with "greater than", it applies to the technical solution adopted by "greater than".

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, include: Receive multiple configuration information, each of which indicates a different SSB cycle; The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied differs depending on the period in which the terminal device is in DRX.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; the multiple configuration information includes a first configuration information and a second configuration information, wherein the SSB cycle indicated by the first configuration information is the first cycle, the SSB cycle indicated by the second configuration information is the second cycle, and the first cycle is shorter than the second cycle; The first configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the short period; the second configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the long period.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The DRX cycle includes short cycles and long cycles; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to 3. The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during the long period. The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information includes: configuration information available to the terminal device within the short period; The third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among the plurality of configuration information.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive first information, the first information indicating fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information being the configuration information of the terminal device during the short period; The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information other than the third configuration information.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive second information, the second information instructing the configuration information of the terminal device applied within the short period to be updated to the fifth configuration information; The fifth configuration information is one of the configuration information other than the third configuration information among the plurality of configuration information.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to the terminal device re-entering the short period, the configuration information of the terminal device during the short period is updated to the fourth configuration information.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive third information, the third information indicating sixth configuration information, the sixth configuration information being the configuration information for the terminal device in a high-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle, and in a low-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle. In response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a high-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the high-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period; and / or, in response to the terminal device having a long period of DRX in a low-frequency secondary cell, the period of DRX in the low-frequency secondary cell is adjusted from a long period to a short period.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The SSB can be an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

9. A communication method, characterized in that, include: Receive at least two configuration information messages, wherein the at least two configuration information messages respectively indicate at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different; Any one of the at least two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous transmission DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration information is: the configuration information when the terminal device first enters the application within the first time period.

11. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive fourth information, the fourth information indicating that the configuration information of the terminal device applied in the first time period be updated to the seventh configuration information, the seventh configuration information is not the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration information; In response to the terminal device re-entering the first time period, the configuration information applied by the terminal device is updated to the configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated by the at least two configuration information.

12. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: The fifth information is received, which indicates that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, which is one of the at least two configuration information.

13. The method according to any one of claims 9-12, characterized in that, The SSB can be an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

14. A communication method, characterized in that, include: Send multiple configuration information messages, each indicating a different SSB cycle; The multiple configuration information is applied to the secondary cell, and the configuration information applied is different when the terminal device is in different DRX cycles.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The DRX cycle includes a short cycle and a long cycle; the multiple configuration information includes a first configuration information and a second configuration information, wherein the SSB cycle indicated by the first configuration information is the first cycle, the SSB cycle indicated by the second configuration information is the second cycle, and the first cycle is shorter than the second cycle; The first configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the short period; the second configuration information is the configuration information of the terminal device when it is used within the long period.

16. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The DRX cycle includes short cycles and long cycles; the number of configuration information items is greater than or equal to 3. The third configuration information among the multiple configuration information is: the configuration information of the terminal device during the long period. The configuration information other than the third configuration information among the multiple configuration information includes: configuration information available to the terminal device within the short period; The third configuration information is the configuration information with the longest SSB period indicated among the plurality of configuration information.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send first information, the first information indicating fourth configuration information, the fourth configuration information being the configuration information applied by the terminal device within the short period; The fourth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information other than the third configuration information.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a second message, the second message instructing the terminal device to update the configuration information of the application within the short period to the fifth configuration information; The fifth configuration information is any one of the multiple configuration information except for the third configuration information.

19. The method according to any one of claims 14-18, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a third message, the third message indicating a sixth configuration message, the sixth configuration message being the configuration message for the terminal device to be used in a high-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle, and in a low-frequency secondary cell with a short or long cycle.

20. The method according to any one of claims 14-19, characterized in that, The SSB can be an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

21. A communication method, characterized in that, include: Send at least two configuration messages, each indicating at least two SSB cycles, and the at least two SSB cycles are different; Any one of the at least two configuration information is the configuration information for the terminal device to enter the application within the first time period, wherein the first time period includes the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DRX cycle of the secondary cell, and / or the activation period of the cell-level discontinuous reception DTX cycle of the secondary cell.

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The configuration information with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration information is: the configuration information when the terminal device first enters the application within the first time period.

23. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a fourth message, which indicates that the configuration information of the terminal device used in the first time period be updated to a seventh configuration message, wherein the seventh configuration message is not the configuration message with the smallest SSB period indicated among the at least two configuration messages.

24. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a fifth message, the fifth message indicating that the terminal device enters the configuration information of the application in the first time period as the eighth configuration information, the eighth configuration information being one of the at least two configuration information.

25. The method according to any one of claims 21-24, characterized in that, The SSB can be an on-demand SSB, an additional SSB, or a temporary SSB.

26. A communication device, characterized in that, include: A module for implementing the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; or, Modules for implementing the method as described in any one of claims 9 to 13; or, Modules for implementing the method as described in any one of claims 14 to 20; or, A module for implementing the method as described in any one of claims 21 to 25.

27. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A processor, and a memory communicatively connected to the processor; The memory stores computer-executed instructions; The processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, or the method as described in any one of claims 9 to 13, or the method as described in any one of claims 14 to 20, or the method as described in any one of claims 21 to 25.

28. A chip, characterized in that, The chip includes at least one processor and an interface circuit, the interface circuit being connected to the at least one processor, the processor executing program instructions to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, or the method as described in any one of claims 9 to 13, or the method as described in any one of claims 14 to 20, or the method as described in any one of claims 21 to 25.

29. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, or the method as described in any one of claims 9 to 13, or the method as described in any one of claims 14 to 20, or the method as described in any one of claims 21 to 25.

30. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 8, or the method of any one of claims 9 to 13, or the method of any one of claims 14 to 20, or the method of any one of claims 21 to 25.

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